As bushfires raged across the northern hemisphere, Independent Senator for SA Rex Patrick questioned the Federal Government’s priorities regarding bushfire preparedness.
Senator Patrick said a nationalised aerial fire-fighting fleet was necessary to ensure bushfire readiness at all times of year.
Changing climate Increases urgency of hills fire fleet
Independent Senator for SA Rex Patrick, pictured below, has called for a nationalised aerial fire-fighting fleet to ensure year-round capacity to respond to bushfires.
